Some couples decide to go for an outdoor wedding. They are always beautiful and elegant. A beautiful and romantic place is chosen for the arrangements. The venue and its scenery add to the romance of the occasion.

The more romantic a wedding gets when planned outdoor; it also puts the bride to a much challenge. The unpredictable and treacherous weather can be a big obstacle to an outdoor wedding.

These are the factors that might help the bride in staying beautiful throughout the procession.

The wedding dress of the bride should be light weighted. A wedding dress made up of silk or satin is a bad choice. They look decent, elegant but they are heavy and difficult to carry. The outdoor wedding is a challenge to the bride in handling and carrying her. Therefore a light weight dress may ease and comfort her. Bridal attire made up of georgette, linen or crepe is suitable for outdoor weddings. While getting your dressed tailored and stitched, be careful about the stitching of the skirt. The skirt should be sewn so that it should not fly or blow away with wind.

It is preferable not to use the veil if you are intended for an outdoor wedding. A veil might blow away with the wind and may cause you off ease. Instead of a veil use a flower headpiece.

The main purpose is to keep the bride lighter. Heavy makeup and jewellery will make you uncomfortable and heavy as well. The bride might not feel any discomfort at the beginning but as the event progresses; the bride may become dull and fatigued. Wearing a lighter makeup and using lighter jewelry is a good idea. Moreover, heavy makeup usually melts due to the bad climatic conditions. Avoiding stockings is a good option as well.

Heavy wind, rain etc might create a problem for you on the wedding day for your hair. Ask your hair dresser to make a style that remains firm throughout the event and gives an elegant look on your face.

Usually the outdoor weddings are held at some big grassy ground or near the shore on the sands. It looks odd and uncomfortable both to wear high pencil heels. It is advisable to either wear a flat shoes or stacked heels. Your approach towards the aisle should be smooth and with ease and confidence.

Planning your wedding may seem overwhelming. But with a very basic checklist you can accomplish some of the biggest goals and set your planning in motion.

First, decide on a budget.
This step is crucial. You need to realistically think about what you can afford to spend and then go from there. You cannot reasonably begin looking for locations or vendors without knowing the price you’re able to spend on them.

Make a guest list
You need to make a very rough sketch of a guest list. This will also help in all your further planning. You aren’t going to hold an intimate garden wedding with over 500 guests! And many venues have a “max” they allow in their rooms. Knowing a rough number will help you weed through various locations to find the perfect one.

Date and Location
Some brides have a specific date already planned and will be looking for a venue that has availability. Others know where they want to hold their wedding, and are willing to pick a date within a certain range that the location has available. No matter which you are, these two pretty much go hand in hand. Either have a specific date, or a date-range in mind and begin scouting venues. Pay attention to price and packages, as well as location and setting. Make sure the venue is going to reflect your taste. Also, remember that having an “off-season” wedding or a Sunday may save you a lot of money when booking your venue.

Color and Theme
Deciding on the color and feel of your wedding will set the tone for the rest of the planning and details. Make sure to pay attention to what flowers will be available during your season. You don’t want your heart set on a certain color only to find out it’s impossible to find flowers of that color during your season. (Unless of course, you go with candles instead of floral. Which can be a fantastic way to save!) After setting the overall theme of your wedding, the little details will fall easily into place.

Vendors
You will need a variety of hired professionals for your big day. A DJ or band (or maybe both!), florist, hair+make-up, caterer, officiant, your venue, a wedding planner, cake designer, limo/transportation, etc. Make sure when booking with vendors you get a written contract with any specifics that you’ve agreed on. Don’t take anyone’s word on anything. All of these professionals are going to come together to make your big day what it is!

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By Cyndi